BMW M760Li xDrive V12 revealed

BMW reveals details of the M760Li xDrive V12, a luxury limousine that can get from 0-62mph faster than a Porsche 911.

BMW has confirmed that the flagship version of its new 7-series luxury car, known as the M760Li xDrive V12, will be powered by a twin-turbocharged petrol engine with 600bhp.

The 6.6-litre unit also boasts 590lb ft of torque, placing it ahead of a Lamborghini Aventador (509lb ft) and Ferrari F12 (520lb ft), and thanks to the inclusion of four-wheel drive can accelerate the four-door saloon from 0-62mph in just 3.9 seconds. A Porsche 911 sports car takes 4.6 seconds to complete the same sprint, although has a higher top speed at 183mph versus the BMW's electronically limited 155mph.

The BMW 7-series is one of the most advanced cars on sale

Other figures associated with the new model include fuel economy of 22.4mpg in EU tests, CO2 emissions of 294g/km and the fact that peak torque is on tap from just 1,500rpm, promising effortless progress.

All models feature an eight-speed automatic gearbox complete with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifters, and there’s even a launch control function to optimise acceleration away from the line.

The 760 is based on the long-wheelbase 7-series platform, meaning there’s plenty of room to stretch out in the back seats and enjoy luxuries such as the air suspension, electrically adjustable seats trimmed in Merino leather and an in-car Samsung tablet that lets you control everything from what’s on the radio to the colour of the lighting.

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Other gadgets available on the 7-series range include gesture control for the infotainment system, seats that massage you as you drive, and even a key with its own touchscreen, which can tell you how much fuel is in the car and be used to preset the heating.

The M760Li is based on the long-wheelbase 7-series, meaning more rear legroom

The BMW M760Li xDrive V12 goes on sales towards the end of the year, with prices being announced nearer the time.

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